Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2021 13:13:49 -0400
Reply-To: Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@GMAIL.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Tires
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Yes! 100%. I have t3technique's website bookmarked.
What is interesting to me is that the front suspension has been fully
documented and sussed out with respect to wheels, tires, and the suspension
itself.
However, the rear suspension has not gotten the same amount of
investigation.
Cheers,
Sudhir
On Thu, Apr 8, 2021 at 1:05 PM Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
> When I modified and updated my wheels, suspension, sway bar, spacers etc.
> I found T3Technique very helpful! They really seem to understand the
> Vanagon suspension.
> http://www.t3technique.com/vanagon-suspension/
>
> You may wish to reach out to them for advise for your particular
> application.
> As you know, the earlier Vanagons ride higher, which could impact handling
> as well.
>
> For your reading pleasure.
>
> https://rimsandtiresmag.com/7-things-you-should-know-about-wide-vs-narrow-tire/
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Sudhir Desai
> Sent: Thursday, April 8, 2021 9:48 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Tires
>
> I'm actually thinking about doing this to provide more rubber in the rear
> of my 2wd vanagon.
> 17" wheels up front and 15" wheels in the back to provide more sidewall to
> flex.
>
> On Thu, Apr 8, 2021 at 8:59 AM Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > You could, but I wouldn't recommend it!
> >
> > Vehicles always perform best with like tires and sizes. Mixed sets,
> > driving straight no major issues, but handling on turns will feel odd at
> > best, and worse at greater speeds. The problem really surfaces in tough
> > conditions, like weather, speed or emergency maneuvers.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> > Of John Rodgers
> > Sent: Thursday, April 8, 2021 8:44 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Tires
> >
> > Can I run stock (14 in) tires up front and 16 in tires on the rear in a
> two
> > wheel drive vanagon with autotranny?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
>
>
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